MET Listening Practice Test 8 — 50 Questions With Transcripts & Answers

1. What is the conversation mainly about?

1. New government regulations on car emissions
2. The cost of gasoline versus electricity
3. The environmental benefits of public transportation
4. The rising popularity of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure

2. What will the woman probably do next?

1. Postpone the decision
2. Ignore the advice and do her own research
3. Ask someone else for help
4. Follow the suggestion given in the conversation

3. Why does the woman suggest setting a goal of talking to three people?

1. To challenge the man to step out of his comfort zone
2. To make the event more manageable for an introverted person
3. Because only three recruiters are attending
4. Because the event is only one hour long

4. Why is the woman experiencing muscle soreness?

1. She didn't stretch after her workout
2. She worked out too intensely
3. She hasn't exercised in months
4. She injured herself during the workout

5. What will the speakers probably do next?

1. End the conversation
2. Continue their current activity
3. Change the subject
4. The bus I take to work has been late every day this week. That's frustrating. Have you considered reporting it to the transit authority? I thought about it, but I doubt it will make a difference. Actually, they track complaints. If enough people report a route, they'll investigate.

6. What advice does the man give the woman?

1. Hire a guide for the trail
2. Go with a group of friends
3. Shorten her hike to three days
4. Make sure she has proper gear and check the weather

7. What will the woman probably do next?

1. Ignore the advice and do her own research
2. Follow the suggestion given in the conversation
3. Ask someone else for help
4. Postpone the decision

8. Why can't they go back to the restaurant tonight?

1. They don't have a car
2. It's too far away
3. The restaurant is closed
4. They don't remember the address

9. What does the woman suggest the man look into?

1. Whether his employer offers tuition reimbursement
2. Online degree programs
3. Student loans and scholarships
4. Part-time study options

10. What advice does the man give about the kitten?

1. Buy her a lot of toys
2. Take her to the vet immediately
3. Keep her in one room for the first week
4. Kitten-proof the home because kittens explore everything

11. What does the woman suggest for the podcast?

1. Focus on recent events instead of history
2. Keep episodes under twenty minutes
3. Interview long-time residents for personal stories
4. Partner with a local museum

12. What does the man say about his wisdom tooth recovery?

1. It was uncomfortable for a few days but manageable with ice and medication
2. He had complications after the surgery
3. It took weeks to fully recover
4. It was completely painless

13. What will the woman probably do next?

1. Postpone the decision
2. Ignore the advice and do her own research
3. Ask someone else for help
4. Follow the suggestion given in the conversation

14. What does the man advise the woman to do first?

1. Hire a wedding planner
2. Focus on booking the venue first
3. Send out save-the-date cards
4. Choose her wedding dress

15. Why did the man choose the Red Cross for his donation?

1. They are the only organization helping with hurricane relief
2. They have a good track record with disaster response
3. His friend works there
4. They offered a tax receipt

16. What does the man suggest the woman do?

1. Call IT support to unlock her account remotely
2. Use a different computer
3. Try resetting her password again
4. Wait for the account to unlock automatically

17. What savings tip does the woman give?

1. Set up automatic transfers on payday
2. Invest in the stock market
3. Cut back on eating out
4. Get a higher-paying job

18. What does the man recommend the woman do?

1. Buy the book at the event instead of pre-ordering
2. Bring her other books to get them signed too
3. Arrive early because the event will be crowded
4. Ask the author a question during the Q&A

19. What is the main topic of this conversation?

1. How to negotiate salary and benefits
2. How to ask for a raise at work
3. The man's frustration with his current job
4. Choosing between a higher-paying job and one with better work-life balance

20. What is the conversation mainly about?

1. Reporting a car accident
2. Getting a car insurance quote with discounts
3. Cancelling an existing policy
4. Adding a new driver to a policy

21. What discount does the customer qualify for based on his driving history?

1. Multi-car discount
2. Student discount
3. Safe driver discount
4. Loyalty discount

22. How much would the premium be with the higher deductible?

1. Twelve hundred dollars
2. One thousand dollars
3. Eight hundred dollars
4. Nine hundred and sixty dollars

23. What does the customer mean when he says: 'That's more affordable. Let's go with that option'?

1. He accepts the higher deductible option
2. He wants to shop around for better rates
3. He is disappointed with the price
4. He wants to add renters insurance too

24. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

1. Setting up a carpool arrangement
2. Comparing gas prices
3. The best route to work
4. A traffic jam on the highway

25. Why does the woman suggest carpooling?

1. Her car is being repaired
2. She doesn't have a car
3. The man asked her for a ride
4. She noticed the man drives alone and they share a route

26. What does the man mean when he says: 'That's a good system'?

1. He wants the woman to drive every day
2. He thinks alternating driving weekly is fair
3. He doesn't want to carpool
4. He thinks the route is good

27. How will they handle the driving?

1. The woman will drive every day
2. The man will drive every day
3. They will alternate driving weekly
4. They will each drive their own car

28. What problem is the customer experiencing?

1. His internet bill is incorrect
2. His internet disconnects randomly throughout the day
3. His router is broken and needs replacement
4. His computer has a virus

29. What troubleshooting step has the customer already tried?

1. Restarting the router
2. Updating his network drivers
3. Changing the wifi password
4. Moving closer to the router

30. What does the customer mean when he says: 'I'll be home. Please send someone'?

1. He is refusing the visit
2. He wants to reschedule
3. He is agreeing to the technician's visit
4. He will go to the office instead

31. What is the purpose of this conversation?

1. To coordinate volunteer efforts for a food drive
2. To order food supplies for a shelter
3. To apply for a job at the community center
4. To plan a fundraising event

32. How many boxes does the food drive aim to pack?

1. Two hundred boxes
2. One thousand boxes
3. Five hundred boxes
4. Two thousand boxes

33. What does the volunteer mean when he says: 'That's ambitious'?

1. He thinks the goal is impossible
2. He does not want to help
3. He thinks the goal is challenging but worthy
4. The goal is too small

34. What is the lecture mainly about?

1. The history of neuroscience research
2. How memory works in the human brain
3. Neuroplasticity and how the brain changes with experience
4. The career of London taxi drivers

35. Why does the professor mention London taxi drivers?

1. To criticize the city's public transportation
2. To compare taxi drivers to other professionals
3. As an example of how the brain physically changes based on use
4. To discuss stress levels in high-pressure jobs

36. What did scientists previously believe about the brain?

1. It could repair itself after injury
2. Its structure was fixed after childhood
3. It continued developing throughout life
4. It was not affected by experience

37. What happens when you learn a new skill according to the lecture?

1. The brain grows larger overall
2. Old memories are replaced by new ones
3. Neurons form new connections and frequently used pathways become stronger
4. The brain becomes less efficient

38. What does the professor say about the brain's ability to change?

1. It can only change through medical intervention
2. It stops changing after age twenty-five
3. It only changes during childhood
4. It continues to change in response to experience throughout life

39. What is the main purpose of this announcement?

1. To announce the resort is closing for the season
2. To provide the daily slope conditions and operational updates
3. To promote ski lessons at the resort
4. To warn about an incoming storm

40. How much snow fell overnight?

1. Eight inches
2. Six inches
3. Twelve inches
4. Four inches

41. Why are the black diamond trails on the north face closed?

1. There isn't enough snow on them
2. They are being groomed
3. The lift to those trails is broken
4. Due to avalanche risk assessment

42. What does the announcement say about the Summit Lift?

1. It is running at full capacity
2. It is closed for the day
3. It has a long line of skiers waiting
4. It may have intermittent delays due to high winds

43. What is the main purpose of the talk?

1. To promote a new diet plan
2. To recommend specific food brands
3. To debunk common nutrition myths
4. To discuss weight loss strategies

44. Why does the speaker mention the myth about eggs and cholesterol?

1. To show that research has disproven this long-held belief
2. To criticize old dietary guidelines
3. To compare eggs to other breakfast foods
4. To recommend avoiding eggs

45. What does the speaker say about carbohydrates?

1. They should be completely avoided
2. The body needs them, but complex carbs are better than refined ones
3. They are only needed by athletes
4. All carbs are equally healthy

46. What advice does the speaker give about water consumption?

1. Everyone should drink exactly eight glasses per day
2. Drink at least ten glasses per day for health
3. Only drink water when exercising
4. Water needs vary by person and people should listen to their bodies

47. What is the main purpose of this announcement?

1. To inform passengers of a gate change to a distant location
2. To announce a flight cancellation
3. To call passengers for boarding
4. To announce a flight delay

48. Why is the gate being changed?

1. Construction at the original gate
2. A scheduling conflict
3. Weather conditions
4. Security concerns at the original gate

49. How much time should passengers allow to reach the new gate?

1. Five minutes
2. Fifteen minutes
3. Ten minutes
4. Thirty minutes

50. What should passengers with mobility concerns do?

1. Call the airline customer service
2. Speak to a gate agent for transportation assistance
3. Request a wheelchair at the ticket counter
4. Wait at the original gate for further instructions